Keisha Lance Bottoms

Democratic · Governor, Georgia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Keisha Lance Bottoms

Democratic · Candidate for Governor, Georgia

Bottoms earned her bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University.

Also running: Rick Jackson (R)

Where Bottoms stands

Data centers

As reported (not a direct quote): Supports a pause on new data center construction.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026

Surveillance cameras

As reported (not a direct quote): Said she was not opposed to a moratorium on installing new Flock cameras.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026

Taxes / cost of living

As reported (not a direct quote): Proposes to cut or suspend state or local taxes on items like auto insurance, groceries, hygiene products and diapers.

Via NBC News, Oct 6, 2026

Position history

Medicaid expansion

  1. Aug 2026 (Campaign event with nurses)
    And it's something that will be a No. 1 priority for me on Day 1. I am going to get to work to prepare our state agencies for Medicaid expansion
  2. Aug 6, 2026 (Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon, Athens)
    It weakens our entire healthcare system when we don't expand Medicaid
  3. Sep 2026 (Campaign event, as reported by the Georgia Recorder)
    We've left over $700 million on the table because we've not expanded.

Abortion

  1. Oct 12, 2026 (Atlanta Press Club debate (opponent absent))
    If he were here, I would ask, how do you prove that you have been raped in order to get an abortion?

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